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Mount Everett (2,602 ft) is one of Massachusetts’ highest peaks. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the summit, you can also reach it via several day-hike options. The shortest route starts from a seasonal dirt road near Guilder Pond, with a steep 0.5-mile trail to the top. For a longer, more scenic approach, the Race Brook Falls Trail climbs past waterfalls and joins the AT south of the summit. Other lesser-used access points include the Elbow Trail and Guilder Pond Trail, which allow for short loops. The rocky, open summit offers panoramic views of the Taconics and Berkshires—especially stunning at sunset or in fall.

Guilder Pond is a picturesque body of water near Mount Everett. There is a good view of the water from Mount Everett Road. If you want a closer look, you will need to get off the bike and take the dirt trail that runs along the banks of the pond.

Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1000 preserve that offers visitors several miles of trails that pass through forests meadows and wetlands. The center also offers nature programs for adults and children to learn more about the wildlife that is native to the area.

Hollow Fields Reserve encompasses over 660 acres and features some of the best views of the entire Pittsfield valley. There are numerous viewpoints along the trails that pass through the property, and you can connect to other forests and parts from the main trail within the reserve.

Monument Mountain is a nature reserve in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is a geological home for different rocks and minerals that are natural to the area. There are a number of different trails and viewpoints within the reserve's boundaries that are worth exploring.

From an altitude of 2,320 feet, Bear Mountain opens up a magnificent panorama over Mount Washington State Park. The summit is on the Appalachian Trail and is located just before the border between Connecticut and Massachusetts.